Ferguson, Grace
(2019)
Management of the embedded IUD: a case series.
Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.
Abstract
Objective: Describe the clinical management of an ultrasound-diagnosed embedded IUD.
Study design: Retrospective case series of patients with ultrasound diagnosis of embedded IUD.
Results: Ultrasound reports from 2010-2014 were queried for terms associated with an embedded IUD. Fifty-seven women were identified. Most (n=33, 58%) IUDs were removed in the office and of those that brought to the operating room, six of ten were removed with gentle traction. In total, 39 (68%) were removed with gentle traction.
Conclusion: Based on this case series, practitioners can expect that most embedded IUDs can be removed with gentle traction in the office setting.
Public health impact: IUDs are a key tool in the prevention of unintended pregnancy. This case series informs clinical management of complications associated with IUDs and allows for improved patient care as well as health systems’ level cost reduction.
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Other Thesis, Dissertation, or Long Paper
(Master Essay)
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Unpublished |
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| Contributors: |
| Contribution | Contributors Name | Email | Pitt Username | ORCID  |
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| Committee Chair | Finegold, David | dnf@pitt.edu | UNSPECIFIED | UNSPECIFIED | | Committee Member | Krajewski, Colleen | krajewskic2@upmc.edu | UNSPECIFIED | UNSPECIFIED |
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| Date: |
15 April 2019 |
| Date Type: |
Submission |
| Number of Pages: |
16 |
| Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Schools and Programs: |
School of Public Health > Multidisciplinary MPH |
| Degree: |
MPH - Master of Public Health |
| Thesis Type: |
Master Essay |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: |
IUD, intrauterine device, malposition, management |
| Date Deposited: |
15 Oct 2019 17:18 |
| Last Modified: |
15 Oct 2019 17:18 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/36213 |
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